Clifford's 4 TDs lead No. 14 Penn State past Chippewas
— James Franklin took a few moments to look over the stats after his team’s latest win.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Central Michigan Chippewas
14
Penn State Nittany Lions
33
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| PSU | 14 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 33 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/26 | @ Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 35-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 27-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Western Michigan Broncos | L 14-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Ohio Bobcats | L 14-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Akron Zips | W 41-17 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 14:43 14-33
Sean Clifford 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 11:55 14-27
Brenton Strange 3 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 1:58 14-21
Kaytron Allen 14 Yd Run (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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Touchdown 6:25 14-14
Joel Wilson 14 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Josh Rolston Kick)
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Touchdown 12:39 7-14
Finn Hogan 2 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Josh Rolston Kick)
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Touchdown 6:38 0-14
Brenton Strange 4 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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Touchdown 8:42 0-7
Mitchell Tinsley 5 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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PSU
1 play, -4 yards, 0:00 · END OF GAME
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CMU 0:09
11 plays, 43 yards, 3:28 · Downs
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PSU 3:37
13 plays, 56 yards, 5:35 · Missed FG
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CMU 9:12
12 plays, 53 yards, 5:31 · Fumble
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PSU 14:43
4 plays, 52 yards, 1:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:43 14-33
Sean Clifford 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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CMU 1:05
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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PSU 2:30
8 plays, 58 yards, 4:45 · Punt
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CMU 7:15
10 plays, 70 yards, 4:40 · Downs
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PSU 11:55
2 plays, 7 yards, 0:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:55 14-27
Brenton Strange 3 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar PAT blocked)
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PSU 12:40
4 plays, 14 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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PSU
10 plays, 41 yards, 1:05 · Missed FG
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CMU 1:05
6 plays, 29 yards, 0:53 · Interception
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PSU 1:58
5 plays, 34 yards, 1:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:58 14-21
Kaytron Allen 14 Yd Run (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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CMU 3:36
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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PSU 4:49
4 plays, 24 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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CMU 6:25
9 plays, 67 yards, 3:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:25 14-14
Joel Wilson 14 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Josh Rolston Kick)
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PSU 9:46
7 plays, 48 yards, 2:48 · Downs
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CMU 12:39
11 plays, 45 yards, 4:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:39 7-14
Finn Hogan 2 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Josh Rolston Kick)
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PSU 2:10
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:12 · Punt
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CMU 4:22
4 plays, 19 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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PSU 6:38
3 plays, 15 yards, 1:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:38 0-14
Brenton Strange 4 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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CMU 7:49
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:48 · Interception
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PSU 8:42
9 plays, 59 yards, 4:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:42 0-7
Mitchell Tinsley 5 Yd pass from Sean Clifford (Jake Pinegar Kick)
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CMU 13:38
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:17 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
CMU
PSU
20
1st Downs
21
5-15
3rd down efficiency
5-13
3-5
4th down efficiency
2-3
363
Total Yards
403
275
Passing
237
29/52
Comp/Att
24/39
5.3
Yards per pass
6.1
88
Rushing
166
23
Rushing Attempts
32
3.8
Yards per rush
5.2
8-80
Penalties
5-45
4
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
29:33
Possession
30:27
Highlights
00:27
Brenton Strange snags second TD for Penn State
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00:25
Mitchell Tinsley hauls it in for 5-yard Penn State TD
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00:27
Sean Clifford finds Brenton Strange for Penn State's second TD
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00:26
Touchdown! Finn Hogan makes TD catch for Central Michigan
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